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hotcorner, It was in albuquerque. Everyone got hit. I watched the game Dallas pitched on MILB.com. They did this thing with a fan between innings where they use one of those t-shirt luanchers and launch baseballs. This guy looked really athletic and he didnt catch one and looked like and idiot. balls find spots there and balls fly. I wouldnt be surprised at all for Koehler to go out and throw a shutout in his next start back home in NO. I think they should have stats with ABQ and without ABQ

So the Z's are in playing their third of four games in ABQ. I remember two years ago when the Marlins had their AAA team there. I remember wondering then how playing in that air would benefit any pitchers for the Marlins future. I know there are two or three high altitude MLB clubs but how many times would a pitcher pitch in these condiitions. Last night Dallas gave up 5 runs in 5 innings. Tonight through 3 innings Tom Koehler, arguably the hottest Marlin minor league pitcher, has given up 4 runs on 8 hits. To me the risks way outweigh the rewards of having a team in ABQ. Glad the Marlins are no longer there.

IM IN!!!!

Just so we are dealing in facts only 3 runs were earned.

Gotcha Dr. Lol Hey Erick no offense but I hope not considering the Marlins scored 6 runs on 10 hits! (now the Morton before tonights game I might take!)

lol why are you worried Dr? I have to admit that option with four votes confuses me. Not sure why you would be worried about him cutting his AAA ERA in half His next start will be back in Albuquerque. That will tell me a lot. He had trouble there because sinkers dont tend to sink in that air. He will have to pitch intelligently Sunday.

lol nah. I learned my lesson last time Mystikol. I wont be starting any new threads on DT. He had a good outing but I was a little disappointed in his 6th inning. Im guessing he tired. He had his ERA down to 1.64 before giving up a lead off single to the opposing pitcher and then walking the one hole. THen he got a double play so I was pretty excited. But then he followed it up by giving up another single, hitting a guy and giving up a RBI Double. Great play by the Right fielder cut a fourth run down at home. He did also pick a guy off first and should have had a pick off of a guy at 3rd but an error on a rundown throw allowed the unearned run. All in all he looked good. Right now I would say Tom Koehler will be the first guy called up. He entered todays game with a 0.75 ERA and through 5 today he has only given up 1 ER. TK is nails right now. I voted for stay healthy and getting GB could help in September and possibly next year. However, I honestly think he will be trade bait in July. Marlins have nothing really invested in him anymore (like they do West and other top 10 prospects) and I think if he continues to pitch well the Marlins could get a bat for him.

I was a little confused about that as well Rabbethan. Ohhh I get it now Mystikol So if had posted: Dallas Trahern solid through two starts (1 at AA 1 at AAA) it would have been ok?:jump

Hey Mystikol Isnt this where you are supposed to tell the original poster we already have a minor league thread and that it isnt worth it's own thread?

Well just saw on the Z's website Mclemore will start in West's place tonight. Kind of surprising. Dallas would be on his normal 5 days rest today and Mclemore is going on 4 days rest. Maybe it's a matchup thing.

I was just coming to post that West went on the 7 day DL today. i wonder if that means Dallas will throw tonight on his normal rest or if they will still hold him for tomorrow.

Dallas just got promoted to AAA. He is going to pitch for New Orleans on Thursday @ Memphis

Dallas had a rough first inning but did ok after that. I was unable to listen and havent talked to him but Im guessing he was too excited about his first start in two years. After getting the first batter to groundout. He walked the next two (both after getting up 1-2 on them in the count) and the 4 and 5 holes hit doubles off him. After that he retired 13 of the next 14 in order. Just glad he is back! The Huntsville starter had a no hitter going into the 6th.

Dallas will get the opening night start for the suns

lol ok...well can I at least have Dallas!!!!

Can we go ahead and start before the season! I want first pick and I want Dallas Trahern- RHP!!!!!

There's one in every fanbase...

Signed his 1 year contract Thursday. He's officially a Marlin for the next year

Hey i dont blame anyone for doubting him. He has to go out and prove that he is back. Even though it has been tough on him being injured, mentally he is as strong as ever. He finally opened up and told me he had been hurting for a while. Now he is totally pain free.

Thanks for update, glad to hear. Hopefully next year he'll be back to where he was before injuries side-tracked him. I could be mistaken but I believe he's a minor league free agent; Do you know if he plans to resign with the Marlins? I hope this doesnt get me in trouble with Dallas but yes they have basically agreed to terms for a 1 year deal and he should sign it soon. I guess you would call it "agreed in principle." He has faced some of the guys in instructional league in his rehab and didnt give up a hit. I know that wont be very impressive to most but Im just glad he is back to being healthy. He says he feels as strong as ever.

Hey all, Just wanted to let you know Dallas was finally cleared from rehab last week. They didnt put a gun on him but from what the catchers who caught him told him he is back to near his velocity from high school. Greatest part is he has NO PAIN!!!

I really wouldn't bother. The guy is a troll. To answer a few of the questions. Dallas is doing well in rehab. Normal rehab is 1 year meaning September 1st is when he would be back. However, Dallas has told me that he plans to be back August 1st. I told him not to rush it. As far as Dallas being injured since he got to the Marlins organization I would ask the question, what does that tell you? He has never been injured, EVER, yet he gets with the Marlins and cant stay healthy. Look at the other Marlins pitchers. How many of them have had arm trouble? Johnson, Sanchez, Trahern, and Im sure there are others. Just saying. He never had problems in high school where he played short and pitched. He never had problems while he was in the Tigers organization. I guess it could just be coincidence that he has been injured with the Marlins since being with them. But I also think it could have something to do with their approach to pitchers. As far as him not clearing waivers he knew he would. It is my understanding that he will be a minor league free agent after next season.

Not a big surprise but Dallas just found out he has been taken off the 40 man roster

Good to hear the surgeries went well, let him know we're rooting for him to do well in rehab and wish him the best. So he's expected to basically miss all of '10 now? And there's always going to be a h2r09 in a fan base so I wouldn't really pay any credence to what he has to say, he doesn't speak for us as a whole. Yeah Nny, he will miss all of 2010. I could see him getting a few innings in the minors just to see what he could do but I am hoping the Marlins will give him the full year to rehab. It's not just TJ he is recovering from, he also has the flexor tendon. When he went to Alabama he was hoping to just have the Flexor Tendon surgery because it is only a 4 month rehab. From what Andrews told him he willl do the TJ rehab which will also rehab his FT. Im know Dallas will work hard to come back 100%. From what Ive read over 85% come back from this surgery just as good as they were. Some even come back stronger. We shall see. Im thankful for fans like you and Erick. Guys who see the big picture Bro, I'll go even farther, I am hoping he comes back and strong, not just for the Florida Marlins, but mostly for himself. Let him know that there are some fans here that care that he is just back to normal, even if he doesn't play ball ever again. His health is more important than if he ever throws a baseball again. Thanks. I talked to his dad and girlfriend today. He is was in a lot of pain yesterday after surgery but felt much better today. He has flown back to Florida for rehab. I think the toughest part for him will be having to stay in Florida the entire offseason. He is a hard worker and will work his butt off to get back.

Get well. Hopefully he gets better and is the exact opposite of how poor hes been for the previous 2 seasons, if his ineffectiveness is totally due to injuries like someone would lead me to believe. Yeah Spike, I know you wont be buying a Trahern jersey. That is fine. Probably not, although I dont spend $$ on jerseys lightly. The Marlins have too much turnover. Thats not even taking into account the high possibility that he will never make an MLB squad and hence have a jersey to buy. lol well Spike, Im not going to lie, Dallas' would be the first Jersey I have ever bought. Just never been a Jersey kind of guy. But I totally get what you are saying. MLB makes a KILLING on jerseys.